Running your own business on the Wirral can be equal parts rewarding and unsettling. Whether you’re working from a studio in Birkenhead, your spare room in West Kirby, or a café table in Heswall, the work is yours — and so are the thoughts that come with it. Most sole traders and small business owners I meet across Wirral and Merseyside share a similar feeling: “I know my work is good… but I don’t always feel  like I look like a professional business.” It’s not dramatic self-

Running a small business is never just about the product. It’s about the story behind it — the care, the craft, and the values that make...

Being a small business owner isn’t always glamorous. Some days you’ve got a full tank of energy, ideas flow, and the to-do list actually...

I’ve worked with enough new and small businesses across the Wirral and Liverpool to know this: most of us don’t need a thousand pieces of...

Running a business as a sole trader means wearing every hat in the box. One minute I’m crunching HMRC deadlines, the next I’m staging...

When you’re a start‑up or small business, it’s tempting to save a few pounds by grabbing a stock photo. Yet what looks “good enough” on a...

Last month we debunked the big myths: “My office is too small.”“Kitchen lighting ruins everything.”“Professional photos = half‑day...

Ever searched “business success” on a stock site and been assaulted by a grinning team high-fiving in front of a whiteboard that says...

Quick wins for Wirral & Merseyside professionals who “don’t have the space” You’ve finally booked (or are thinking  about booking) fresh...

By Alan McAleavey Photography – Mobile Headshots & Branding, Wirral / Liverpool / Merseyside Why bust myths? Almost every new enquiry...

Let’s be honest. You’ve got a great business. You’ve got a cracking personality. You’ve probably even got a half-decent selfie from your...

First Impressions Matter (More Than We Like to Admit) We all do it. Scroll through LinkedIn. Spot a blurry photo taken at a friend’s...

Whether you're stepping in front of the camera for the first time or you’ve done it before but still get a bit nervous (totally normal,...

By Alan McAleavey Photography – Portrait & Personal Branding Photographer, Wirral Let’s have a quick word about portraits. We’ve all been...

By Alan McAleavey Photography – Your Local Photographer on the Wirral Let’s face it: building your personal brand can sometimes feel like...

It’s 2025, and in a digital-first world, your professional headshot is more than just a profile picture — it's your first impression,...

Welcome! Hello, I'm Alan — the photographer behind Alan McAleavey Photography . Since starting my business six months ago, I've had the...

1. First Impressions Are Digital Before someone connects with you in person, they’ll likely find you through: LinkedIn Your business...

At Alan McAleavey Photography, we know the power of a strong first impression. A professional headshot helps people connect with the face...

First impressions count—especially online. Let’s be honest—when was the last time you updated your headshot? If you're still using a...